to defeat
01
击败, 战胜
to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.
Transitive: to defeat an opponent
例子
The army worked together to defeat the enemy in a decisive battle.
军队共同努力在决定性战斗中击败敌人。
The chess champion strategically moved to defeat their opponent and secure victory.
国际象棋冠军战略性地移动以击败对手并确保胜利。
02
挫败, 阻止成功
to prevent something from succeeding
Transitive: to defeat a goal or effort
例子
The storm defeated our plans for an outdoor wedding.
风暴挫败了我们在户外举行婚礼的计划。
The opposing party defeated his efforts to pass the legislation.
反对党挫败了他通过立法的努力。
Defeat
01
失败, 战败
the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.
02
失败, 挫败
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
